About this trip

WHY THIS TOUR?

Ron Cantor is a Israeli Messianic Jewish teacher and pastor, and his wife Elana is a native born Israeli. Together they have put together the most amazing Israel tour. In addition to everything you would find on another tour, you will get:

On-site teaching from Ron Cantor, expert in Israel's history and Jewish Roots of New Testament.

Shalom! You will arrive in the Holy Land! Welcome to the re-birthed nation of Israel. Jeremiah, Isaiah and Ezekiel said that God would regather His people to this land, and now you are standing here! Ron and Elana will meet you at the airport and we’ll jump on our luxury, air-conditioned, WiFi-equipped coach. (You will be able to share photos and thoughts with your friends and family in real-time!) You will meet your licensed (and very smart) tour guide. Enjoy a beautiful drive to the Galilee region and overnight in Galilee!

Let’s take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee as we imagine Yeshua walking on the water and calming the sea. Here we will have morning devotions.

Once we get to the other side of the sea, we will visit the ancient city of Magdala and see a synagogue in which Yeshua preached. Next, you’ll enjoy a "St. Peters fish" lunch and head to Yeshua's adopted hometown of Capernaum. We’ll end the day like Yeshua started His ministry, with baptisms in the Jordan River. Overnight in Galilee.

We’ll start the day in the Hula Valley, where we will visit the Hula Valley Nature reserve. When the Jews returned to Israel in the 1800s, it was a malaria-filled swamp—now it is one of the most amazing places in Israel. We will enjoy a leisurely hike. Bring your zoom lens so you can see the water buffalos. Nearly 400 species of birds pass through the nature reserve every year—half a billion in total as they migrate.

Then, we’ll head to the beautiful Tel Dan Nature Reserve for an easy hike next to the Dan River, where King Jeroboam tried to build a “second Jerusalem”. Next, we'll head to Caesarea Philippi. This is the place where Peter made his confession in Matthew 16 next to the infamous “Gates of Hell”.

We will take in the Golan Heights and tell you the story of her miraculous victory at the Valley of the Tears. Overnight in Galilee.

Masada was the last Jewish stronghold against the Romans in 70 CE. We’ll ascend Masada and see how the Jews lived on this mountain fortress, holding off the Romans. Elana will take those who want to take the cable car, while Ron will lead the others on a strenuous hike, that the Jewish rebels no doubt ascended.

Then we’ll visit the hiding place of King David, En Gedi (one of Ron’s favorite spots!) where you will see gorgeous waterfalls, wildlife and more. David wrote many of the Psalms here. We’ll visit Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found—an amazing story! And then take a dip (or float) in the Dead Sea—the lowest place on earth.

This will be a special day as we visit with native Israelis for a sumptuous Israeli feast and hear about life in Israel. This will be an absolute highlight of the tour! After lunch we will head the city of S'derot that borders Gaza and hear from a pastor that is reaching out to the city. You will be so touched and blessed by the people you meet this day.

We’ll begin our day at the epic Mount of Olives, taking in the breathtaking view of the Old City and the site where Jesus will return. Ron will teach about the significance of the region in regards to the Second Coming. (You're going to be blown away!) We’ll travel down the Kidron Valley and proceed to the Garden of Gethsemane.

Next, we’ll head to Mt. Zion and visit the Upper Room where we'll see the first Messianic synagogue building. From here, we’ll continue to the Western Wall, the most sacred site in Judaism. We’ll go back in time as we walk through Tunnel Tour (another favorite of Ron) on the same grounds that date to the time of Messiah.

Asher Intrater is an apostolic leader in Israel. We will join him and his team at the Revive Israel prayer center for prayer, worship and teaching with local Israeli believers. People always tell me, this is the most meaningful day of the tour—worshipping with local believers.

We will eat lunch at the famous Jerusalem outdoor market, "The Shuk". And then Yad HaShem, the Holocaust museum. We will end the day at the amazing Friends of Zion museum and learn about Christians who risked their lives to rescue Jews.

We’ll begin this morning in the Ir D’vid (City of David), at the Gihon Spring. We will learn of how the city was taken from the Jebusites by King David. We’ll walk through Hezekiah’s tunnel (an amazing experience—bring a small flashlight!), then proceed to the Southern Wall Excavations. Imagine coming with your sacrifice to the Temple. Here is where Peter preached his first sermon to 3,000 Jewish men, who were soon after immersed in the local mikvot (immersion tanks). The first Jewish-flavored mega Church!

Your Organizer

Twice a year, Ron & Elana Cantor lead their Israel tour. This handcrafted tour is unique from nearly all other Israel tours. In addition to touring all the major sites like Jerusalem and the Sea of Galilee, you will come face to face with the rebirthed Messianic movement. You will see where Jesus walked, and where he is walking in Israel today. As natives, Elana and Ron know where the secret places are. You'll see things on this tour that you are unlikely to see on any other. Hear stories from Elana's childhood and teaching from Ron.